Laboratory Clerk/Chemistry

North Orange County Community College District; Anaheim (CA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

North Orange County Community College District at Fullerton College seeks a Laboratory Clerk/Chemistry to support laboratory operations in FC Natural Sciences. The role involves preparing labs, setting up equipment and materials, and assisting students and instructors with demonstrations and safety practices.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preference for 2 years of related college coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Preferably supplemented by two years of college coursework and/or related training and experience.
• Commitment to diversity and creating an inclusive environment.
• Desirable: experience in Chemical Lab Support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classroom or laboratory for instruction; set up equipment and materials; maintain equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrate proper use of equipment and materials; issue equipment to students; keep loaned items records.
• Answer phones and provide routine information; maintain records as required.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, cataloging and storing supplies; ensure adequate quantities.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs; report major repairs; learn new equipment and technologies.

Skills

Lab safety

Record keeping

Communication

Equipment knowledge

Time management

Diversity support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college coursework

Job description

Laboratory Clerk/Chemistry

• Employer: North Orange County Community College District
• Position Number: 2015952P
• Location: Fullerton College
• Department: FC Natural Sciences
• Percentage of Employment: 100%
• Months of Employment: 12 Months Per Year
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)

Job Description

• Prepares classroom or laboratory for instruction; sets up equipment and materials for exercises and demonstrations; collects, maintains and stores equipment and materials after classroom or laboratory usage; assists in maintaining classroom or laboratory in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Demonstrates or describes the proper usage of equipment and materials to instructors and students; provides information to students regarding classroom or laboratory requirements; prepares and issues equipment and materials for students use; maintains records of equipment and materials loaned to students.
• Answers telephones and directs calls as appropriate; provides routine information; maintains various records as required.
• Assists in ordering, maintaining, receiving, cataloging and storing supplies and materials; assures adequate quantities are available for timely instructional use.
• Maintains and performs minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; reports major repair needs according to established procedures; examines literature on new equipment and makes purchase recommendations; consults with vendors as assigned.
• Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
• Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Primary Purpose

This position is responsible for performing a variety of routine clerical and maintenance duties in a classroom or lab environment as required; and assisting the instructor and students in the preparation, distribution, or demonstration of instructional instruments, materials, supplies and equipment.

Working Relationships

The Laboratory Clerk maintains daily contact with students and instructors, as well as frequent contact with various college or District departments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of organization, policies and procedures of assigned department, classroom, or laboratory
• Knowledge of the proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the assigned classroom or laboratory
• Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and procedures used in the assigned classroom or laboratory
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
• Knowledge of record keeping techniques
• Ability to perform specialized duties to ensure efficient lab operations
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferably supplemented by two (2) years of college coursework and/or related training and experience in the assigned disciplines or subject areas.
• Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications

• Comprehensive practical experience in the area of Chemical Lab Support.
• Work experience in a college environment.
• Additional education and experience in the sciences such as General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry.
• Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.
• The ability to address the needs of diverse student and/or employee populations.

Salary Range

$4,984 - $6,000 Per Month

Open Date

09/08/2026

Close Date

09/22/2026

Special Instructions Summary

Work Schedule: District employees can apply for the Flexible/Hybrid Work Program, working a hybrid schedule of remote work and in-person each week. Approval and number of in-person days may vary by position/department. Questions regarding the work schedule may be discussed with Hiring Manager if selected as an interview candidate.

This is a classified position subject to a six-month probationary period. Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within eight (8) months.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”.

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

Minimum Qualifications – Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (Example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).

Minimum Qualifications – Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling [phone] at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or coursework are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

NORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The policy of the North Orange County Community College District is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment, including but not limited to, access to its services, classes, and programs in which no person shall be unlawfully denied full and equal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected to discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or as otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.